augustson
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 Posted: 12/30/06 - 14:08 Post subject: |
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Hi, it is not rear to see people misusing drugs. Xanax addiction occurs if patient has been taking high doses over long periods of time. The problem is that a body develops a tolerance for Xanax. Consequently, more drug is required to achieve the same effect. If she stops suddenly to take it, there would be withdrawal symptoms. Both a physical and emotional addiction are noticed in Xanax addicts. It is often combined with alcohol to increase the effect. The abuse of Xanax is noticed through feelings of euphoria and increased sociability.
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my2cents
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I know that this is an old post, but I just had to say a thing or two about this. The two responses were pretty far off base, IMO.
First, how do you know that your roommate is a Xanax addict? If she is getting a prescription for them, and she has good reason to be on them, and takes them as prescribed, that hardly qualifies her as an 'addict.' However, if she is taking excessive quantities, getting them off the street, can't seem to live without them even for a few hours, then she very well may be dependent on them.
Xanax dependence doesn't occur simply because a person has been taking large quantities of the drug for an extended period of time. A dependence on this particular drug can develop very quickly - as little as a week or so on the drug is enough for some people to start having problems. And it really is not dose related. You can become dependent on Xanax with low dosages just as easily as being on a higher dosage - though it is more likely to occur at a higher dosage.
Some people do not get addicted to them, but those are few and far between. But still, some people just are not prone to these types of problems.
If a person has a dependence on Xanax, they are physically dependent on the drug, and often psychologically dependent as well. When it progresses to this stage, the very last thing one should do is to stop this drug cold turkey. This is a drug which MUST be tapered over a period of time. The longer a person has been on this drug, and the higher the dose, the more this becomes crucial to their safety and well being. It may sound like I am overstating things a bit, but trust me, in terms of using Xanax, I've been there, done that, and the withdrawal is not in any way a pleasant experience. Withdrawal from Xanax does not have to be done in a rehab setting, but it should definitely be medically supervised.
This is a drug which has helped so very many people out in many ways - those with severe anxiety problems, panic attacks, and more. And it is generally a safe drug - when taken as prescribed. But let me say this. Don't abuse this drug, or take it excessively. You are playing with fire if you cross that line. And you will pay the price for it, sooner or later. And, speaking from personal experience with Xanax, withdrawal from this drug can be one of the most difficult, and most challenging things you will ever face in your life. Not for everyone, no. Everyone is different, with different circumstances. But for those who have been on a high dose for a while, and have stopped taking the drug, you know what I am talking about. Bottom line is this: Xanax is a very good, effective drug when taken what it was intended for, and when taken responsibly (taken exactly as prescribed). Just be very careful, and don't ever mess with Xanax. Play games with Xanax, and in most cases, Xanax will win - every time. Plain and simple. |
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